George Foreman, the legendary boxer known for his Foreman Grill product line, passed away at the age of 76. His career spanned from becoming a Heavyweight Champion to a TV personality and cultural icon. Foreman’s life included a close call in the ring that led him to embrace Christianity, only to shock the sports world […]

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Congestion pricing in New York City, implemented in January 2025, has proven to be highly effective in reducing traffic congestion in Manhattan and increasing public transit ridership. Despite initial concerns about the program’s impact, data shows a significant decrease in vehicle entries into the toll zone. Subway crime rates have also decreased, and streets are […]

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Apple Inc. is making changes to its executive ranks in an attempt to revive its artificial intelligence efforts. CEO Tim Cook has lost faith in AI head John Giannandrea and is bringing in Vision Pro creator Mike Rockwell to take over Siri. The move comes after the Top 100 leaders met to discuss the future […]

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Author breaks down quantities, probabilities, time, frequency, money, days until you earn $1000, dollars per kilogram, kilograms per dollar, energy, power, kilowatt hours, milli-amp hours, energy storage density, dollars per kilowatt hour, kilowatt hours per dollar, and information into digestible comparisons. From the minuscule (single DNA bond energy) to the planetary (world economy), each metric […]

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The article discusses the optimization of numerical computations through various techniques, starting from basic MLIR concepts to building a toy compiler for Python expressions. It introduces the use of the egglog library for term rewriting and optimization on Python expressions by compiling them into MLIR. The utilization of e-graphs for equality saturation, phase ordering problems, […]

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Amid the chaos of the End-Permian Mass Extinction, only about 21 percent of plant species fell victim to extinction, showing resilience in the face of adversity. The fossils unearthed by researchers revealed a lush environment that experienced temporary dry periods during the extinction event but remained largely intact. The surviving plants, mainly conifers and pteridosperms, […]

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In the 1990s, the notion of the Celts as a historical people was called into question, sparking debate in academic circles. Ian Stewart’s “The Celts: A Modern History” delves into the significance of modern Celticism, drawing on recent scholarship to make a compelling case for its paradoxical glory. The book explores the recovery of Celtic […]

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The author discusses the concept of reinventing the wheel, highlighting reasons such as learning, specificity, innovation, and enjoyment. They caution that reinventing wheels can be time-consuming and may lead to inferior results. The author emphasizes the importance of being deliberate, considering whether reinventing a wheel is necessary and staying focused on the goal. They suggest […]

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The author expresses skepticism towards standard HR practices, including annual performance reviews and job leveling. They argue that the focus should be on fair compensation benchmarking rather than arbitrary classifications. The author believes in three meaningful levels of management – managers, directors, and vice presidents. They emphasize the importance of VPs making plans and being […]

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Torch Lens Maker is an experimental open-source Python library that aims to design complex optical systems using modern computer code and state-of-the-art optimization techniques. The project leverages PyTorch’s automatic differentiation and GPU support to simulate how light rays interact with optical elements, treating them like layers in a neural network. By stacking lenses and mirrors […]

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